Katsina Acting Governor seeks urgent FG’s intervention on insecurity
The Acting Governor of Katsina State, Malam Faruk Lawal-Jobe, has called on the Federal Government to urgently provide comprehensive security support to protect the people of the state from escalating attacks. He made the call on Tuesday in Katsina following the tragic incident at Unguwan Muntau community where 13 worshippers were killed in a Mosque, […]
Abuja-Lokoja highway gridlock eases as FRSC opens second lane
The gridlock on the Abuja-Lokoja highway has eased up for motorists and commuters because the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has opened a second lane for traffic flow. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Tuesday in Koton-Karfe there was easy flow of traffic on both lanes that is Lokoja-Kotonkarfe-Abuja and Abuja-Koton-Karfe-Lokoja routes at […]
Lagos-Calabar Highway: Umahi insists on detailed records for oversight
Works Minister Dave Umahi has directed project managers and engineers to maintain meticulous records for the Lagos-Calabar Highway, emphasising the need for detailed documentation before the end of September. He gave the directive during an inspection of the project and some bridges in Lagos, saying all construction levels must be carefully documented. “All the levels, […]
E-books: We’re innovating to remain in business, say book sellers
Some bookshop owners in Abuja said they are innovating to overcome the challenges posed to their business by the advent of e-books and digital libraries. They said this during interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday. They told NAN that e-books had ‘re-written the rules on how we discover, borrow, […]
Film corporation debunks death rumours of Managing Director
Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), has officially debunked death hoax of its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Ali Nuhu, saying that he is alive and well. Mr Brian Etuk, the Corporation’s Director of Public Affairs stated this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. According to him, the attention of the NFC has […]
Owo church attack: Court okays DSS’ request to hide identity of witnesses
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, granted an application filed by the Department of State Service (DSS) to shield its witnesses in the trial of five suspected terrorists who attacked St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the request after DSS lawyer, Calistus Eze, moved the motion ex-parte […]
Police nab 13 suspected cattle rustlers, recover 27 cattle in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State, said its operatives have nabbed 13 suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 27 rustled cattle. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna. He said, “On Sunday, at about 12:00 pm, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Toll Gate, received credible intelligence that some […]
Tinubu arrives in Japan ahead of TICAD9 summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Tokyo, Japan, early on Tuesday to join other African leaders, international development partners and stakeholders at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). The event will be held from August 20-22 at the Pacifico Yokohama. The president was received at the Presidential Wing of the Haneda International […]
Adelabu sympathises with Ayefele over fire incident at Fresh FM
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has sympathised with gospel artiste and media personality, Yinka Ayefele over the fire incident that engulfed his radio station, Fresh FM in Ibadan, Oyo State. This is contained in a statement by Mr Bolaji Tunji, his Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations, on Sunday in Abuja. He […]
Army reshuffles high command, appoints new PSOs, GOCs
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has approved a major shake-up in the Nigerian Army with the redeployment of senior officers into key command and staff positions. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt -Col. Appolonia Anele, on Sunday in Abuja. Anele said the postings […]
